Kielder Water and Forest Park
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Campsites near Kielder Water and Forest Park

Enjoy the peace and quiet on a stroll around the lake at Kielder Water and Forest Park. Head into the forest to spot the local wildlife before spending the evening under the dark skies at Kielder Observatory. After stargazing, return to your tent at one of these campsites near Kielder Water and Forest Park.

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17 campsites near Kielder Water and Forest Park

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Bonnie Park

Bonchester Bridge, Scottish Borders

11.8 miles from Kielder Water and Forest Park

Opens 1 May

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4.87 /5

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Peaceful, riverside campsite just a five minute walk from the village pub. Family and dog friendly too.

2025 Camping & Glamping Award Runner up
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Pitches: 4 x Riverside Electric Hardstanding Pitches (16 amp), 8 x Electric Hardstanding Pitches (16 amp)


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Ruberslaw Wild Woods Camping

Denholm, Hawick, Scottish Borders

15.3 miles from Kielder Water and Forest Park

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Edwardian walled garden pitches, wild woods camping, and safari tents - in the beautiful Scottish Borders.

2025 Runner up of Best Campsite Central and Lowland Scotland

Pitches: Woodland Escape Safari Tent (Dog Friendly), 4 x Non Electric Walled Garden Pitches (Small)


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Bush of Ewes

Langholm, Dumfries and Galloway

17.3 miles from Kielder Water and Forest Park

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Simple, family friendly site, 45 minutes from Carlisle. Conveniently located on the A7 and dogs welcome.


Pitches: 15 x Grass Mesh Pitches (Optional Electric), 12 x Hardstanding Pitches (Optional Electric)


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Hadrian's Wall Country Yurts

Walton, Brampton, Cumbria

17.9 miles from Kielder Water and Forest Park

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Luxury yurts with outdoor kitchens, wood-fired hot tubs and fire pits! A 25 minute walk to Hadrian's Wall.


2 x Yurts with Hot Tubs (Dog Friendly)

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Herding Hill Farm Touring, Camping and Glamping Site, Haltwhistle, NorthumberlandPlaceholder image
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18.4 miles from Kielder Water and Forest Park

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Camping, touring and glamping, some with hot tubs. Onsite petting zoo, two minutes to Hadrian's Wall and a pub!


Pitches: 5 x Electric Grass Camping Pitches, 5 x Electric Hardstanding Touring Pitches


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Ewes Water Caravan and Camping Park

Langholm, Dumfries and Galloway

18.7 miles from Kielder Water and Forest Park

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4.84 /5

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Situated at the base of the Tarras Valley Nature Reserve, just 30 mins from Northumberland National Park.


Pitches: 10 x Hardstanding EcoGrid Pitches (Optional Electric), 14 x Grass Pitches (Optional Electric)


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Kielder Village Camping and Caravan Site, Hexham, NorthumberlandPlaceholder image
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0.4 miles from Kielder Water and Forest Park

A quiet site in the rural beauty of the Kielder Forest, ideal for stargazers. Campfires in a firebowl welcome.

Clear Sky Caravan Motorhome Park Kielder, Hexham, NorthumberlandPlaceholder image
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0.5 miles from Kielder Water and Forest Park

Adult only, dog friendly touring park. Set in Kielder Forest Park, ten minutes from Kielder Observatory.

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Rue du Chateau

Bonchester Bridge, Hawick, Scottish Borders

10.5 miles from Kielder Water and Forest Park

Get back to nature with an exclusive, dog friendly camping location on a river bank in the Scottish Borders.

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Demesne Farm Campsite

Bellingham, Hexham, Northumberland

15.5 miles from Kielder Water and Forest Park

Campsite beside the River North Tyne, and on the edge of Northumberland National Park. Five minute walk to pubs!

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GlamPods Northumberland

Otterburn, Northumberland

15.7 miles from Kielder Water and Forest Park

Luxury ensuite glamping pods and a BBQ hut set by the beautiful Northumberland National Park. Family friendly.

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Winshields Campsite

Hexham, Northumberland

18.3 miles from Kielder Water and Forest Park

A traditional campsite located next to Hadrian's Wall Path , close to the Twice Brewed Inn. Camping for Walkers.

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Camping at Banks

Brampton, Cumbria

18.5 miles from Kielder Water and Forest Park

Back to basics camping and shepherd's hut a stones throw from the Hadrian's Wall national trail path.

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Hadrian's Wall Camping and Caravan Site

Haltwhistle, Northumberland

18.5 miles from Kielder Water and Forest Park

A wonderfully peaceful dog friendly campsite with glorious views, set just one mile from Hadrian's Wall.

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Wild Northumberland Glamping

Hexham, Northumberland

18.9 miles from Kielder Water and Forest Park

Idyllic glamping site with deluxe pods set on the edge of Northumberland National Park, with views of the Cheviots.

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Netherby Estate

Longtown, Carlisle, Cumbria

19.4 miles from Kielder Water and Forest Park

A country estate by Kielder Forest offering a quirky treehouse with a hot tub.

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Sycamore Cottage and Glamping Pods

Birtley, Hexham, Northumberland

20.4 miles from Kielder Water and Forest Park

Luxury pods with outdoor bath tubs, perfect for couples and families. 20 minutes to Northumberland National Park.

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FAQ

Yes, the area is very friendly to walkers and includes the Lakeside way, a trail running around the shores of Kielder Water. Walks along sections of the trail or its entire length are available.

No, unfortunately swimming isn't allowed in Kielder Water for safety reasons. Try one of our campsites with wild swimming nearby.

Dogs are welcome and can be let off the lead in the forest, with lots of good walks available. You will need to put your dog on the lead in busy public areas and keep dogs far away from any livestock. Browse our selection of dog friendly campsites near Kielder Water and Forest Park.

Yes, there's a spacious car park with a flat hourly charge or a modest all day rate. It stays open until 3am to suit stargazers and tickets can be bought from the park's visitor centres.

Yes, public toilets, play areas and visitor centres are provided within the park.

The park is very popular with stargazers and is designated a Northumberland International Dark Sky Park and dark sky zone. Kielder Observatory is an ideal place to learn about the skies and there are regular stargazing events - the ideal time of year being the autumn and winter months. Book one of our Dark Sky campsites nearby.